INDIA officially Republic of India, located in South Asia, is the seventh largest country by area. It’s a pluralistic, multilingual and a multi ethnic society with more than one billion inhabitants divided into thousand ethnic groups that speak over 200 different languages. Ranging from The Taj Mahal to The Himalayas there are vast numbers of attractions and landmarks in India which are almost impossible to visit in a single trip or two. But if you want to know that which are the best ones out of them all than scroll down and see..
Let’s explore “Top tourist attractions in India”
10) Kerala backwaters
Kerala backwaters are chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to Arabian Sea Coast. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands. The Kerala Backwaters are a network of interconnected canals and are home to many unique species of aquatic life. Houseboat tourism is the most popular tourist activity in the Backwater and probably one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Kerala.
9) City Palace Udaipur
Located in the state of Rajasthan, City Palace is a palace complex in Udaipur built over a period of nearly 400 years. From the Palace, you can get the panoramic view of the beautiful city as it is is built on a hill. The complex provides a fine view of the lake and the Udaipur city from its upper terraces. It is the top-most tourist attraction in Rajasthan and is always flooded with tourists from all around the World. The palace has also been used as a Hotel in James Bond film Octopussy.
8) Corbett National Park
Corbett National Park is one of the oldest national parks in the country containing 488 different species of plants. It has been haunt for tourists and wildlife lovers but tourism activity is allowed only in some parts of the National Park so that people get the opportunity to see its splendid landscape and wildlife reserve. Have you ever experienced the joy of seeing a tiger pass by you, roam around you..?? Go and see what’s there in Corbet National Park by yourself and feel the thrill…!!
7) Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves, located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments. The paintings and sculptures located in the Caves have been described as “the finest surviving examples of Indian Art, particularly paintings” by the Government of India. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is been protected by Archaeological Survey of India. The caves were accidently discovered by a British Officer on a hunting party in 1819. The caves are probably the best tourist destination in Maharashtra and are crowded with people especially during holidays.
6) Goa Beaches
Whenever the phrase “Top tourist attractions in India” arise one word that comes into the mind of everyone is Goa. Goa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India and is a very popular place among foreign tourists as well mainly due to the beaches, atmosphere, nightlife and many more kind of things-to-do. There are many popular beaches in Goa that have foreign+desi Indianmix. During holidays, most of the beaches in Goa are crowded with local as well as International Tourists.
5) Red Fort
Red Fort, located in Delhi, was the residence of Mughal Emperors for nearly 200 years and now it occupies one of the most prominent places in Indian Heritage. Red Fort is an iconic symbol of India and on Independence Day, Prime Minister of India hosts the National Flag at the main gate of the Fort. It is the largest monument and one of the top-most tourist destinations in Delhi and attracts thousands of visitors. A sound and light show describing the history of Mughals happens every evening which is very attractive to watch and visit. Red Fort is one of the most beautiful and well designed forts in the World.
4) Lotus Temple
Let’s make it clear to you that this is not Sydney’s Opera House this is New Delhi’s Lotus Temple…!! First and Foremost, how many of you have heard about this masterpiece in India..?? It has been awarded numerous architectural awards and is regarded as one of the most prominent attractions in the city of New Delhi. It serves as the mother temple of the Indian Sub-continent and is open to all regardless of religion or any other distinction. It has attracted more than 50 million visitors as of late 2002 and is one of the most visited buildings in the World.
3) Harmandir Sahib
The Harmandir Sahib informally referred to as “Golden Temple” is a prominent Sikh Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar. The construction of the Temple was begun by Guru Ramdas ji in the 16th century and in 19th century; Maharaj Ranjit Singh covered the upper floors of the Gurdwara with Gold. The Harmandir Sahib is considered Holy by Sikhs and holiest text of Sikhism , the Guru Granth Sahib, is always present inside the Gurdwara. It’s a stunning temple visited by 1, 00,000 people every day for worship.
2) Ladakh
Ladakh is a mountainous and sparsely populated region in northwest Jammu & Kashmir. It is one of the most beautiful places in India and there are many attractions and things-to-do there. From Leh, Drass Valley to Chadar Trek and Markha Valley there are some of the best places located for tourists to enjoy. The main tourist sites relate to Tibetan Buddhism and to the stunning landscape. Ladakh is a land of rich natural beauty home to some of the most beautiful and serene monasteries you’ll ever see. You may also experience trekking as Ladakh is an excellent trekking area for experienced trekkers.
1) Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is one of the finest architectures of the Mughal Empire and is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. It’s regarded as a “Symbol of Love” and is listed among “Seven Wonders of the World” as well as the “New Seven Wonders of the World”. Its visited by millions of tourists from all around the World and is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India”.
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